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 Items tagged: Water for LifeItems Found: 12The Long HaulMay 18, 2012 - 8:58 am Most of Alberta’s 3.6 million residents rely on regulated water systems. But, according to Brent Paterson*, a significant number of Albertans still use water from unregulated groundwater or dugouts. Nearly 700,000 Albertans rely on holes or dammed gullies filled with snowmelt and runoff for year-round... Categories: Features Nova Scotia Makes Progress on Water for Life StrategyMarch 28, 2012 - 8:27 am A progress report released on March 23 highlights achievements of the first year of Nova Scotia's water resource management strategy, called Water for Life, which was released in December 2010. "Nova Scotians understand the importance of clean water to our health, our environment and our economy,"... Categories: Atlantic Canada, News Reuse It or Lose ItJanuary 9, 2011 - 12:38 pm Canada depends on its water for agricultural, industrial, and domestic uses—but does it use more than it needs? A report from the Conference Board of Canada suggests Canadians are huge consumers of water because of its availability and low cost, and because of a lack of widespread water conservation... Categories: Features Flyovers Give Understanding of GroundwaterJanuary 15, 2010 - 9:47 am What flies above will soon give improved knowledge about what flows below. Starting January 16, residents and motorists may notice low-flying aircraft streaking across the sky on a mission to better map underground water resources in outlying areas surrounding Edmonton. The specially-equipped... Categories: News, Western Canada Alberta Supports Community Water Planning Groups: $2.5MMay 21, 2009 - 6:57 am soul men dvd download Alberta’s water groups will receive $2.5 million for core operating grants in 2009 through a new, streamlined funding process. As of the 2009 fiscal year, Alberta Environment has placed an annual cap of $250,000 on core funding for Alberta’s watershed planning and advisory... Categories: Western Canada Sask. Council Tackles Water Issues in AlbertaMay 14, 2009 - 2:06 pm The new South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council (RAC) will look at key issues such as water, land use and population growth as it provides advice to the Alberta government to develop a regional plan under the Land-use Framework. The South Saskatchewan Region ranges from the town of Crossfield... Categories: News, Western Canada Council Suggests Improvements for Watershed PlanningApril 1, 2009 - 1:05 pm Groups and individuals who manage Alberta's watersheds, or those affected by decisions around watershed management, need to have a voice in planning and decisions that may have an impact on water quality or quantity, says the Alberta Water Council. Recommendations for a Watershed Management Planning... Categories: News, Western Canada ERCB, AE Consider Directive on Water Use in Oil SandsFebruary 19, 2009 - 8:25 am The Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) and Alberta Environment are calling for feedback from stakeholders on a draft directive, which proposes new requirements for the measurement, reporting, and use of water in thermal in situ oil sands operations that will save an estimated 220.5 million barrels... Categories: National, News, Western Canada Responsible Actions: How Does Water Figure in Alberta's Plans?February 13, 2009 - 10:03 am Alberta has released a long-term development plan, highlighting sustainable and responsible growth for its oil sands. The 20-year plan, titled Responsible Actions: A Plan for Alberta's Oil Sands, aims to reduce the environmental footprint, optimize economic growth, and increase the quality of life... Categories: National, News, Western Canada Alberta’s Major Water Users Make CommitmentDecember 17, 2008 - 9:24 am Some of Alberta's largest users of waters are taking action to develop and implement water conservation, efficiency and productivity plans as part of the province's renewed Water for Life strategy. The Alberta Water Council released a report on December 16, 2008 outlining 21 recommendations for water... Categories: News, Western Canada |
